Los Angeles Lakers Articles - Page 323

Russell Westbrook is arguably the worst high-volume three-point shooter in NBA history, and hasn’t exactly made sustained efforts in the past to diversify his offensive game when sharing the floor with another high-usage superstar. LeBron James, obviously, is aware of those concerns and others about Westbrook’s fit with the Los Angeles Lakers. He’s just not […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kendrick Nunn will sign with Rich Paul and Klutch Sports. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin first reported the news: “Lakers guard Kendrick Nunn has signed with Klutch Sports Group, league sources told ESPN. Undrafted out of college, Nunn has averaged 15 pts and 3 ast per game in his first two seasons in […]

It was an incredibly busy offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers that featured a ton of new pieces coming into the mix and on the roster. The move that gained the most attention was the trade that sent Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards to LA. On Tuesday at Media Day, LeBron James spoke about […]

The LeBron James vaccination drama appears to be all but officially over. During Los Angeles Lakers Media Day, The King announced that he’s been vaccinated. How do we know this? Tickle me glad you asked. ClutchPoints’ own Lakers beat reporter Michael Corvo relayed the information to the masses on the mean streets of Twitter. LeBron […]

The Los Angeles Lakers open training camp on Tuesday. LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Anthony Davis, and the team’s re-tooled cadre of veterans, former All-Stars, role players, and coaches will conduct Media Day then formally begin the quest for banner No. 18. After a blockbuster summer befitting only of Hollywood, we can finally start swapping speculation […]

It has been months since Prizm and Select NBA cards have been released to the public. Since then, the supply for these products has certainly met the public’s demand. But after those offerings, the time has come for one of the hobby’s staple sets to make its mark on the market – Panini Optic. Ever […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James joined Peyton and Eli Manning for their Monday Night Football broadcast, and they naturally talked about James’ football career. LeBron was a football star at St. Vincent-St. Mary, but he obviously opted for the basketball route and has become one of the best NBA players ever. Still, it’s always […]

Russell Westbrook moving to the Los Angeles Lakers was the biggest move of the NBA offseason. In the latest bombshell report on his trade out of Washington, Russ apparently tried to convince co-star Bradley Beal to leave alongside him. Bill Oram, Shams Charania, and Sam Amick of The Athletic dished on Westbrook’s attempt to sway his […]

Even LeBron James himself was pretty upset when he learned that now-former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Jared Dudley decided to leave the squad. Dudley’s contract with the Lakers came to an end this summer and the 36-year-old decided it was time to hang it up. Dudley opted to join the Dallas Mavericks as an assistant […]

Apparently, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was insanely close to signing a professional football contract with a couple of NFL teams. According to the four-time NBA champion, who was a then member of the Miami Heat, he seriously considered accepting a couple of offers on the table that would’ve had him suiting up for […]

Larry Nance Jr. turned another page in his career this summer after the Cleveland Cavaliers traded him to the Portland Trail Blazers. While the 28-year-old was reportedly gracious in his exit from the Cavs, Nance could not help but take a dig at his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers, on his way out. Nance […]

In a recent interview with Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant revealed that he wants $1,000,000 to join the Dunk Contest. It certainly did not stop there for the 22-year-old, though, as he also made a bold LeBron James-sized claim during the same interview. When asked who he would like to dunk […]

The Los Angeles Lakers offered Dennis Schroder a four-year, $84 million contract extension midway through the 2020-21 season. Schroder turned it down and bet on himself to raise his value in the playoffs. Throughout the season, he oft-stated a desire to test unrestricted free agency for the first time in his NBA career. He claimed to […]

The offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers was filled with a ton of moving parts. It was highlighted by their trade that landed them Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards. Per The Athletic, the Lakers strongly considered adding DeMar DeRozan and he had plenty of conversations with LeBron James in the offseason. One of those […]

One of the stranger NBA days in recent memory came when the Los Angeles Lakers were supposedly nearing completion of two trades that contradicted each other: one in which the team would acquire Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield, and another in which they would acquire Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook, both with essentially the same […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be parading a new-look lineup in the 2021-22 NBA season after injecting the roster with fresh faces. Among the first challenges for the team is to sort out the composition of its starting unit, though it appears that they have figured that out while also considering what exactly they are […]

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma is starting fresh this season. He’s officially in DC not to be the third wheel alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis but rather to make a name for himself and attempt to finally blossom in his young career. This is the season for Kuzma to shine and establish himself as […]

Even before the spread of the Black Lives Matter movement in recent years, Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony was already a leading voice in the NBA when it comes to social justice. Anthony, who has released a memoir entitled “Where Tomorrows Aren’t Promised,” grew up in Baltimore. At an early age, he witnessed abuses […]

There’s a wide spectrum of projections on just how the Los Angeles Lakers will perform next season. The trio of LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, and Anthony Davis have more than enough talent on paper, but their on-court fit has some questioning their status as title favorites. Count former NBA champion John Salley as a believer […]

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has heard his fair share of criticism from talking heads around the league. Kuz struggled to live up to the third star role behind LeBron James and Anthony Davis that many projected for him on the Los Angeles Lakers. The former Lakers star didn’t mince words when taking a shot […]

The Los Angeles Lakers answered one lingering question ahead of training camp, as they signed rookie Austin Reaves to a two-year contract, thereby filling the 14th spot on the active roster. The Lakers have one open spot remaining, though various reports and recent comments from vice president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka indicate that the […]

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka sees LeBron James doing greater things this 2021-22 after his significant transformation this offseason, and the rest of the NBA should be scared. Pelinka recently shared how LeBron has become slimmer over the summer. Now, the Lakers exec said that such change in LeBron’s body should allow him […]

Everyone who knows about their NBA history knows that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is not afraid of taking a stand on important topics. That still holds true today, as the former Los Angeles Lakers center dropped some harsh words on NBA stars that refuse to get the COVID-19 vaccine. In an email interview with The Rolling Stone, […]

Kevin Durant’s Brooklyn Nets and LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers are considered as the top two favorites to win the crown in 2021-22. The Denver Nuggets aren’t exactly seen as a top contender, especially with Jamal Murray still nursing an injury ahead of the start of the new season. Well, don’t tell Nikola Jokic that. […]

Everyone knows Shannon Sharpe is a big fan of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, so it came as no surprise when the Fox Sports analyst blasted Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers’ title chances. In a recent episode of Undisputed, Sharpe was asked how much he fears the Clippers in a scale of […]

Long-time followers of Russell Westbrook know that the man just cannot avoid giving his 120% every game. The trademark of the newly-acquired Los Angeles Laker is his high-intensity playing style that goes pedal to the metal all them time. According to Chris Brickley, one of the biggest trainers in the NBA, that intensity is what […]

Carmelo Anthony’s quest for his first NBA championship has taken him to Hollywood. Despite being a shadow of his old self, the future Hall of Famer remains an essential addition to the Los Angeles Lakers. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka discussed Anthony’s role alongside LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook, as well as an […]

LeBron James organized a minicamp for the Los Angeles Lakers in Las Vegas over the weekend in preparation for the official start of training camp. It was supposed to be a private workout exclusive for members of the Lakers squad only, but somehow, some secret footage of the session has since been making its rounds […]

Most fans are buzzing about the Los Angeles Lakers’ newest addition Russell Westbrook, and for good reason. But even without him, LA was poised to win the title last season had Anthony Davis not gotten injured. With a shiny new toy in town, the spotlight has been taken away from Anthony Davis just a tad, […]

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has gotten tired of the narrative claiming that his Clippers are LA’s “other team.” The billionaire recently sounded off on all the hate his team has been getting from supporters of their bitter cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers. In his mind, Ballmer is adamant that the Purple & […]

Dwyane Wade will go down in history as one of the greatest to ever play the sport. Well, he’s been retired for two years now, and at this point, it looks like he’s lost a bit of his step as an athlete. Wade recently had some fun with his kids as they casually played a […]

As we creep closer to the 2021-22 regular season and Los Angeles Lakers training camp fast approaches (and the team convenes in Las Vegas), it’s time to consider a few Lakers-centric wagers. Here are three futures bets that I find somewhat enticing, about one month before this highly-anticipated Lakers season tips off vs. the Golden […]

As the start of the new season approaches, teams from around the league have been doing everything in their power to ensure that their players are administered with the COVID-19 vaccine. There’s no denying that this polarizing issue has been met with some opposition from in and around the NBA, but as it is, the […]

There are serious discussions every year about the best player in the NBA. This week, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo revealed his selection as the best player in the league, and it is LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers. The two-time MVP had a tell-all interview for Greek COSMOTE TV. One of the questions […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have as much to work on off the court as they do on it this season. There’s no question that they have the talent to win it all. But how they’re able to communicate their roles and coax the necessary sacrifices from one another will be a vital part of their […]

If Vince Carter were still playing in the NBA today, he’d be the perfect veteran addition to the Los Angeles Lakers given their penchant for aging stars. Lakers coach Frank Vogel made a recent appearance on the Lakeshow podcast, where he revealed that people aren’t shy to remind him his team is old. "I'm not asked, […]

There are countless Where Were You When moments in the NBA. Michael Jordan’s shrug, LeBron James’ block, Kobe Bryant’s 81 points, Chris Andersen missing 748735 dunks during the 2005 Slam Dunk Contest, etc. But for the fans of the New York Knicks and the Denver Nuggets, one of the most memorable moments was the infamous […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony, now a teammate of LeBron James, has made some polarizing remarks in the past, but for the most part, he’s been straight with his thoughts, even though they’re not popular. Anthony recently sat down with the boys of the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast to talk about a […]

We are just days away from the start of NBA training camps. For their part, the Los Angeles Lakers still have two open roster spots at the moment, and they already have a plan in the works. Rob Pelinka addressed the media in a press conference on Thursday. He revealed what the Lakers intend to […]